The employers want the government not to implement the 5% increment on minimum wage. Photo: FKE/Facebook.

The FKE Chairperson Jacqueline Mugo, however sharply differed with the president saying the statement was made in a celebratory mood in line with May Day celebrations, but did not have the employers’ input.

“Setting and adjustment of the statutory minimum wage has been done without a clear policy and in total disregard of the provisions of the labour institutions laws,” read the statement signed by Mugo.

According to her, the president had increased the minimum wage in 2017 and was supposed to make another upward review after two years.

President Uhuru Kenyatta increased minimum wage by 5% on May 1, Labour day Celebrations in appreciation of employees' input in growth of the economy. Photo: Uhuru Kenyatta/Facebook.

“Given the government made a minimum wage adjustment in 2017, the employers didn’t expect further wage adjustment until 2019. We urge the government to adhere to wage setting guidelines to bring stability to the sector,” added Mugo.